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Need Help:Genre Identity
« Thread Started on Nov 2, 2009, 8:34pm »
I posted this in the general hangout

I would appreciate some opinions. I am in need of hearing what some of you think my style of music fits into as far as genre. I need to hear what a la's some think the songs might be and where they fit in the listing categories on TAXI. Feel free to make any comments you feel that are constructive . I have 4 songs I would like for those who are kind enough to listen to that I am in need of some opinions. You may hear them on my TAXI page at http://www.taximusic.com/hosting/home.php?artist=markspinner


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Re: Need Help:Genre Identity
« Reply #1 on Nov 11, 2009, 12:11am »
hard to classify. I'd say singer-songwriter. Perhaps alt-rock but the sound is not "current". I'd call the sound "unique". Probably singer songwriter
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« Reply #2 on Nov 11, 2009, 3:28am »
Hi Mark,

Your vocals remind me of 70's Hard Rock. At times you sound like Ozzy.

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« Reply #3 on Nov 11, 2009, 9:36am »

Nov 11, 2009, 12:11am, simonparker wrote:
hard to classify. I'd say singer-songwriter. Perhaps alt-rock but the sound is not "current". I'd call the sound "unique". Probably singer songwriter


Thanks. I appreciate the time you took to listen.
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Re: Need Help:Genre Identity
« Reply #4 on Nov 11, 2009, 9:40am »

Nov 11, 2009, 3:28am, cardell wrote:
Hi Mark,

Your vocals remind me of 70's Hard Rock. At times you sound like Ozzy.

Stuart


Thanks Stuart for your time.
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« Reply #5 on Nov 11, 2009, 4:26pm »
Mark, I know how hard it is to identify one's own genre. I have the same problem and wish I could be more helpful, but all I can suggest is singer/songwriter.
I enjoyed listening to your songs on my laptop and know I will enjoy them more when I use decent headphones.
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Re: Need Help:Genre Identity
« Reply #6 on Nov 11, 2009, 9:23pm »

Nov 11, 2009, 4:26pm, bete wrote:
Mark, I know how hard it is to identify one's own genre. I have the same problem and wish I could be more helpful, but all I can suggest is singer/songwriter.
I enjoyed listening to your songs on my laptop and know I will enjoy them more when I use decent headphones.
Bette


Thanks Bette. I appreciate your time. You are so very right about defining ones own genre. You have been very helpful indeed. I am glad you enjoyed listening.

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« Reply #7 on Nov 14, 2009, 7:14am »
It's difficult Mark. I agree with the comments on the 70ies hr voc, and the music might be a bit more pop, so it's definitely in the pop/rock domain somewhere. Excactly where would probably depend on the song, as they are quite different.

Perhaps you could try reading the genre descriptions at all music http://www.allmusic.com and try to write your own description like they do. You might be able to frame your stuff better by doing that exercise..
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« Reply #8 on Nov 14, 2009, 8:34am »

Nov 14, 2009, 7:14am, thesongcabinet wrote:
It's difficult Mark. I agree with the comments on the 70ies hr voc, and the music might be a bit more pop, so it's definitely in the pop/rock domain somewhere. Excactly where would probably depend on the song, as they are quite different.

Perhaps you could try reading the genre descriptions at all music http://www.allmusic.com and try to write your own description like they do. You might be able to frame your stuff better by doing that exercise..


Thanks Magne. I appreciate the time you took to listen. I will check out the link

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« Reply #9 on Nov 23, 2009, 7:20pm »
Mark, it would probably fit anywhere in a subgenre of pop or pop rock. It's definitely not a country vocal style or hip hop, one song had a soulful sort of Boz Scaggs vocal to it. Except for the song about beer it seems very light pop "G" rated that the whole family might enjoy!!!
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« Reply #10 on Nov 23, 2009, 11:22pm »
I'd go with alternative singer/songwriter with a rocker edge
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